idolatry – Page 2 – Why Seek the Living Among the Dead?

One Who Shall Arise to Rule Over the Nations

By Joel Halcomb October 14, 2022Christianity and Politics, Scripture

I recently read an article by Russell Moore entitled "Christian Nationalism Cannot Save the World." In this article, Moore offers the following definition for Christian nationalism: "the use of Christian…

The Great White Throne

By Joel Halcomb September 9, 2022Faith and Works, Scripture, The Coming Kingdom of God2 Comments

Wernher von Braun is a complex and intriguing historical figure. He was a German engineer who became a central figure in the advance of rocket technology, first in Nazi Germany…

The Mysterious Allure of Royalty

By Joel Halcomb June 10, 2022Scripture, The Coming Kingdom of God1 Comment

This past weekend the United Kingdom celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Elizabeth began her reign on February…

Descent to Desperation

By Joel Halcomb February 25, 2022Jeremiah, Scripture

On October 13, 1972, a rugby team from Uruguay was flying over the Andes Mountains to a match in Santiago, Chile. The plane was carrying 5 crew members and 40…

Losing God’s Love

By Joel Halcomb January 28, 2022Jeremiah, Scripture

The movie Schindler's List was released in late 1993. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, the film tells the dramatic story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved more…

Writing the Law Upon the Heart

By Joel Halcomb July 2, 2021Faith and Works

On the night he was betrayed, Jesus gathered secretly with his disciples to celebrate the Passover. The scene is recorded in Luke chapter 22: "And [Jesus] said to them, 'I…

Restoring Israel’s Fortunes

By Joel Halcomb June 25, 2021Faith and Works

We noted in the last blog that the true worship of God cannot be separated from obedience to God's commands. Specifically, we looked at two passages from the prophets: Isaiah…

By Faith, Not By Works

By Joel Halcomb June 11, 2021Faith and Works

Generations of evangelical Christians have been eagerly taught that their salvation is a gift from God. By placing their faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus upon the cross, they…